[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
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                 THE RESOUNDING VOICE OF CHARLIE HAYES

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 1997

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago we paid tribute to our 
recently deceased colleague, Representative Charlie Hayes. I spoke at 
that time about Charlie's congressional history. He was not merely an 
advocate for workers and organized labor; Charlie was a worker who rose 
through the ranks to become a powerful union leader. As a young 
organizer he placed his life on the line many times. As a Congressman 
Charlie gave his soul and his voice to the cause of working families in 
every possible way. His booming voice on the floor of the House was 
more than merely symbolic. Charlie Hayes' call for ``Regular Order'' 
was also a call for justice for workers.

                             Regular Order!

     Regular Order
     Is loudly proclaimed
     Within heaven's sacred border
     Charlie Hayes has gone home
     Not even the highest celestial dome
     Can smother his big bold voice
     No choice is left for management
     Charlie will organize the angels
     A new prize will be the union shop
     By order of the Boss on Top
     Charlie's work will be certified
     Recognition granted to all who died
     In the hell of the sweatshop world
     To honor our tough holy hero
     Let union flags unfurl
     In vain desperate workers
     Seek to summon him with pages
     Congressman Hayes now rests
     In the womb of the ages
     Listen within heaven's border
     Hear the commanding bass
     Boom out the workers' demand for
     REGULAR ORDER!

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